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What Are the Preschool Subsidies Available in Singapore? 2025 Update 🍼Choosing the right preschool is a critical decision for your child’s early development—and your wallet. Fortunately,

Singapore offers a range of subsidies and funding schemes to help ease the financial burden for families. Here's a comprehensive and current guide to the available support in 2025.


🏡 Why Preschool Subsidies Matter – Especially for East Coast Families

Raising a young family in Katong or East Coast offers the perfect blend of heritage charm, green spaces, and family-friendly amenities. But with rising living costs and busy work schedules, many parents are asking:

“Can I afford high-quality preschool education close to home?”

Good news: With the government’s 2025 subsidy enhancements, many families are now enjoying significantly lower monthly preschool fees, even at premium, privately-run centres.

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💰 Overview of 2025 Preschool Subsidies in Singapore


✅ Basic Subsidy (All Singaporean Children)

  • Infant Care (2–18 months):

    • Up to $600/month (working parents)

  • Childcare (18 months–6 years):

    • Up to $300/month (working parents)


✅ Additional Subsidy (Means-Tested)

  • Available for households earning $12,000/month or less

  • Combined savings of up to $1,310/month (infant care) or $767/month (childcare)

💡 For families in Katong earning below the threshold, this means that your monthly preschool fees could be significantly reduced, even for premium locations near East Coast Road, Marine Parade, or Mountbatten.
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🏫 About Bright Learners Preschool – Nurturing care, Reggio Emilia-inspired learning, low student-teacher ratios, and competitive fees await!

Bright Learners Preschool is a Reggio Emilia-inspired centre offering infant care and preschool for children aged 2 months to 6 years. Located at the heart of Katong, we offer:

  • A nurturing, bilingual environment (English & Mandarin)

  • Inquiry-based, child-led curriculum

  • Natural learning spaces and small class ratios

  • Dedicated infant care specialists

  • Convenient drop-off for East Coast and Marine Parade residents


We are ECDA-licensed, which means eligible families can apply subsidies directly through us.



🧾 How to Apply for Subsidies


  1. Enrol your child in an ECDA-licensed preschool like Bright Learners Preschool

  2. Submit Form 1 via the centre or LifeSG app

  3. Receive subsidy approval and enjoy reduced monthly fees!


Our team is happy to assist you with the process—we’ll even help you calculate your eligible subsidy amount.


💬 Ready to Explore a Preschool in Katong That Feels Like Home?


We invite you to book a personalised school tour at Bright Learners Preschool and learn how our passionate educators, beautifully designed spaces, and parent partnerships make us one of the top preschool choices in East Coast Singapore.

👉 Schedule a Tour Now or WhatsApp us at 8801 1919 to chat with our friendly team!

“We visited a few centres around East Coast, but Bright Learners stood out for its warmth and the way teachers engaged with the children. The subsidies helped us afford a premium program close to home.”— Parent of a 3-year-old at Bright Learners Preschool

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